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M3.2 Depth: 53.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 07:14:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 07:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near British Virgin Islands (British Virgin Islands). With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
53.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 07:14:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
British Virgin Islands
City
British Virgin Islands
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.69990, -64.51020
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.9 km
Shallow
53.9 km
53.9 km — deeper than the regional average (39.6 km)
Regional average: 39.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Nevis Peak
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  • Soufriere Hills
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 915 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·United Kingdom
  • Soufriere Guadeloupe
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'467 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·France

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